About White Castle

OIL – The appearance of oil and gas dates back to 1901 in the White Castle area. Oil and gas were an important contributing factor to the community’s early economy.

CYPRESS – As early as 1856, a saw mill was erected on Lone Star Plantation near the settlement of White Castle. White Castle Lumber & Shingle Company came in existence in 1889 and gave birth later, to the White Castle Cooperage Company.